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Dallas ISD names finalists in annual MLK Jr. oratory competition
0Dallas ISD students will once again take center stage in the annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition, presented by Foley & Lardner LLP. The competition, which celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., invites fourth- and fifth-grade students to showcase their writing and public speaking skills through original speeches inspired by King’s teachings. Each year, students craft and perform three- to five-minute speeches based on a selected prompt. This year’s topic asks competitors to reflect on King’s continued relevance. The prompt is: “As a student of Dr. King’s life, what message of hope do you think he would have…
SOC makes history with fifth straight season to state championship
0South Oak Cliff High School is headed back to the UIL state championship for the fifth straight season, making the Golden Bears one of only eight schools in Texas UIL history to accomplish this rare feat. But for SOC, the milestone is only part of the story. This year, they face the Lions, the same opponent that denied them a win last season, and the Golden Bears are determined to write a different ending. “When it’s five in a row, you don’t really think about how long it’s been,” said Jason Todd, head coach. “It just feels like part of…
Celebrating a banner year of student accomplishments
0Written by Student Activities Department Student Activities achieved a year of remarkable success, with students demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication across a wide array of competitive events. Participants excelled in academic, debate, and various scholastic competitions, securing top placements, scholarships, and national recognition. These outstanding accomplishments highlight the department’s commitment to fostering student growth and preparing them for future success. Schools that advanced to the UIL Academic State Meet: School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Hillcrest High School School of Science and Engineering…
Students at Career Institute South craft rocking horses to brighten holiday season
0At Charmaine and Robert Price Career Institute South, sawdust fills the classroom as students sand, drill, and assemble wooden rocking horses, each one built by hand for children staying at the Ronald McDonald House. For 21 years, Terry Stotts’ classes have crafted and donated wooden rocking horses to bring comfort and joy to children during the holiday season. The annual project teaches students practical woodworking skills while giving them a chance to give back to the community. Edgar H., a senior at Sunset High School, puts the finishing touches on a wooden airplane, carefully sanding the edges before moving on…